Study: On balance, minimum wage increase could be good for operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2017
The effects of a minimum wage increase on assisted living and continuing care retirement communities, and their workers, are multifaceted. On balance, however, such an increase would have a relatively...
Senate bill would create advisory committee on protecting seniors during emergencies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2017
A 15-member panel would advise local, state and government officials on how to prepare and care for older adults during emergency situations under a bill introduced Tuesday by four senators and discussed...
Provider groups oppose Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal ACA
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2017
Two national organizations representing senior living operators came out against the Graham-Cassidy bill Tuesday. The legislation, which is expected to be voted on next week in the Senate, would repeal...
Two more plaintiffs join ADA lawsuit against Brookdale
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2017
Two additional plaintiffs have joined a lawsuit claiming that Brookdale Senior Living did not accommodate California residents’ disabilities and that understaffing led to their activities of daily...
Sabra to buy 49% stake in $1.62 billion Enlivant portfolio
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2017
Sabra Health Care REIT will acquire a 49% equity interest in a $1.62 billion portfolio of 183 senior housing communities managed by Enlivant, the companies announced Tuesday.
Ventas recognized for sustainability efforts
Sep 20, 2017
Real estate investment trust Ventas has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the first time and has been ranked the top healthcare REIT by GRESB in its assessment of real...
People in the news, Sept. 19
Sep 19, 2017
Appointments at Brightview Senior Living/The Shelter Group, Legacy Senior Living, Maxwell Group and WesleyLife.
Pew: Older Americans increasingly getting news from social media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 19, 2017
Older Americans are helping drive an increase in the number of people who are obtaining their news from social media, according to the results of a new survey from the Pew Research Center.
Senators push for Graham-Cassidy bill vote to repeal ACA next week
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 19, 2017
Four Republican senators who introduced a bill on Sept. 13 to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act are pushing for a Senate vote on it before Sept. 30. As with bills under consideration in the Senate...
Senior living on the big and little screen
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2017
Retirement communities are becoming a popular setting for films and television shows, according to recently announced plans of studios and networks.